Comal County Criminal Defense Attorney

All Comal County criminal cases above the Class C misdemeanor level are heard at the Comal County Courthouse at 150 N Seguin Avenue in New Braunfels — the county seat. This means that if you were arrested in New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Spring Branch, or anywhere else in Comal County, your misdemeanor or felony case is prosecuted in New Braunfels. The Hull Firm's San Antonio office is approximately 30 minutes from the Comal County Courthouse.

Comal County prosecutors pursue DWI cases actively, particularly along IH-35 — one of the most heavily DWI-enforced highway corridors in Texas. The 15-day ALR window after a Comal County DWI arrest begins immediately. The Hull Firm files the ALR hearing request the day you retain us and builds the criminal defense simultaneously. Field sobriety test challenges, BAC suppression, and traffic stop legality are the primary defense angles in Comal County DWI cases.

The Comal County DA handles family violence cases under a no-drop prosecution policy — cases are pursued even when the complaining witness recants or refuses to cooperate, using officer testimony, 911 recordings, and physical evidence. A family violence conviction triggers a lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(9). Early legal intervention before the DA's position hardens is essential in any Comal County assault family violence case.

After a Comal County arrest, the defendant is brought before a JP Court magistrate within 24 to 48 hours. The magistrate sets bond conditions including cash bond, alcohol monitoring, GPS monitoring, and no-contact orders. In family violence cases, emergency protective orders are routinely issued at magistration. The Hull Firm seeks to be retained before magistration to attend the bond hearing and advocate for conditions that allow the client to maintain employment and family contact.

Yes. Criminal charges — including felonies — are regularly dismissed in Comal County when an experienced attorney identifies constitutional violations in the arrest or search, insufficient evidence, or credibility problems with the prosecution's case. The Hull Firm has achieved over 700 criminal case dismissals across Texas and pursues dismissal as the first goal in every Comal County case.

The Hull Firm's San Antonio office at 700 N St Mary's Street is approximately 30 minutes from the Comal County Courthouse in New Braunfels via IH-35. We represent Comal County clients from our San Antonio office and appear regularly in Comal County courts.

Deferred adjudication is a form of probation under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 42A.101 where the charge is dismissed upon successful completion. It is not available for DWI or assault with a deadly weapon in Texas. Whether it applies to a specific Comal County case depends on the charge level and prior history. The Hull Firm evaluates deferred adjudication eligibility during every free initial consultation.

Comal County misdemeanor cases can resolve in a few months or extend to a year or more. Felony cases typically take six months to two or more years depending on complexity and whether the case goes to trial. The Hull Firm provides honest timeline estimates based on the specific charge and assigned court during the initial consultation.